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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7708 DELPHI PL | Addition and/or AlterationELECTRIC: Install 300A service, meter bank, 60A house panel, all wiring throughout triplex, smoke alarms ,em. lighting. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5738 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations |
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| 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3655 N 15TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUP HOME.. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1541 N ROBINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace. Same in kind and in place. No new duct work. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5871 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2923 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8764 FRANKFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. TO BE USED AS A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH A TOTAL OF TWENTY (20) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES (TWO ACCESSIBLE SPACES PROVIDED, INCLUDING ONE VAN-ACCESSIBLE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2408 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3120 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2172 E CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR | 1 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1429 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1513 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1512 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005056 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100-amp TO 200-amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per 2020 NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2128 CARPENTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO-STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1913 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace existing furnace, heat pump, and coil only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Smith W F Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A EARTH DISTURBANCE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6111 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3362 MORNING GLORY RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 517 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2003 N 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND NEW STAIRS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5837 N 6TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1511 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011344 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |